Mayor
Tipton called the meeting to order with Councilman Crosby leading in prayer.
Councilman Baxter made a motion to approve the adoption of the draft copy of the
minutes of the April 15, 2010 council meeting Councilman Crosby seconded the
motion and it passed with six affirmative votes. Councilman Crosby made a
motion to approve the agenda of the May 6, 2010 meeting with the removal of the
request from Chief Gossett for replacement of bulletproof vest at a cost of
$7,000 as a non-budgeted item to be purchased from Public Safety SPLOST.
Councilman Rawlings seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative
votes.

During
administrative and committee reports, Councilwoman Griffin recognized Chloe
Bukowiec a student who has a school project that required her to attend a city
council meeting. Councilwoman Griffin advised that the new ball field at
Taylor Park has been leveled and they are now ready to move forward with this
project. The addition to the concession building should be painted next week
and the playground equipment was to be delivered on Friday and installed during
the week of May 24th. Councilman Myrick informed that a preliminary
plan of the Veteran’s Memorial has been provided by EMC Engineering and is
available for review. He stated that the newly purchase property at #205 E. Hwy
80 with the brick house is being favored as a site for the Veteran’s Memorial.
Councilman Baxter requested that Chief Tyler give an update on the ISO
inspection. Chief Tyler reported that the inspection was completed in one (1)
day and the official report should be available within sixty (60) days but an
unofficial report was that the city would be at a 5 rating with the possibility
of being a 4 or 3. Councilman Kerby commended Ernest Grizzard on the job of
completed the bay enclosure and getting the trees removed from the park at the
Community Building. Councilman Rawlings gave a report that the History Society,
the Garden Club and possibly the Lion’s Club are looking to hold a first time
event on July 17, 2010 to known as “Evening in the Park” with fellowship,
entertainment and local donated talent. The newly formed Seniors and Special
Events Committee are looking to plan an event on an annual basis that would draw
visitors to our city.

OLD
BUSINESS:

Councilman
Kerby advised council that after a closer look at the upgrades to #8½ Pine
Street the cost is substantially more than the initial $1000 for the cosmetic
upgrades. The upgrades would include handicap accessibility, repair a leaking
roof and upgrade the heat/air system. After discussion Councilman Myrick made a
motion to table any action on the upgrades to this structure to allow it to be
considered in the upcoming budget process. Councilman Kerby seconded the motion
and it passed with six affirmative votes.

NEW
BUSINESS:

Councilman
Kerby excused himself from the meeting to allow the next matter of business.

Mayor
Tipton recognized Mark Crapps with Kern-Coleman & Co., LLC who informed council
that the bids for the site work & building for the Bloomingdale Fire Station
were reviewed and Kern-Coleman recommends the City of Bloomingdale accept the
low bids from Groundworks Contracting, Inc. for the site work at a cost of
$190,370.00 and Marchese Construction, LLC for the building at a cost of
$637,529.28. Mr. Krapps acknowledged that both companies have good reputations
and have met all the bid specifications. After a brief discussion Councilman
Baxter made a motion award as recommended the low bid from Groundworks
Contracting, Inc. for the site work at a cost of $190,370.00 and Marchese
Construction, LLC for the building only at a cost of #637,529.28. Councilman
Rawlings seconded the motion and it received affirmative votes were from
Councilman Baxter, Crosby, Griffin and Rawlings. Councilman Myrick opposed and
Councilman Kerby was excused.

Councilman
Kerby returned to the meeting.

The Mayor
advised the city had received the utility easement from Georgia Power related to
the construction of the Bloomingdale Fire Station. Councilman Baxter made a
motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the utility easement. Councilman
Crosby seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

Mayor
Tipton recognized Ira Parker who had submitted a request to operate the “office
only” of a charter boat business located from his residence at #107 Walnut
Street. Mr. Parker stated he is the only employee and there would be no traffic
coming to his residence. Councilman Crosby made a motion to waive the public
hearing and issue the license. Councilman Baxter seconded the motion and it
passed with six affirmative votes.

The Mayor
presented a request from Chief Gossett to take any offered price for the excess
vehicles located at the impound yard. After a brief discussion, Councilman
Baxter made a motion to table action on this matter to allow the value and
vehicle information be provide to council at the next meeting. Councilman
Crosby seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

Mayor
Tipton advised council that the purchase of clay for the new ball field at
Taylor Park will be dispersed from the funds designated for the ball field from
the 2003-2008 SPLOST on hand.

The Mayor
informed council that with developers looking to come into the City of
Bloomingdale there needed to be an amendment to the city’s Beer and Wine
Ordinance. The amendment would give regulations on the sale of beer and wine
only and would not allow package or pouring. Councilman Crosby made a motion to
approve the first reading of the amendment to the beer and wine ordinance.
Councilman Kerby seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

Mayor
Tipton advised council EMC Engineering had provided cost related to alternatives
for providing water/sewer service to the proposed development at U.S. Highway 80
and Stagecoach Road. Council expressed concerns if we use the city’s ground
water to supply developers it would leave less for the established lots already
located in the core of the city. Council discussed the option of running down
Jimmy Deloach Parkway to Hunt Club to show the state that the city is trying to
get off ground water therefore could help preserve the 100,000 gallons on loan
to allow future growth.

The Mayor
presented a recommendation from the Planning Commission to rezone the Meyers
property located at U.S. Highway 80 and Stagecoach Road from residential RA-1 to
commercial P-C-2. Councilman Crosby made a motion to approve the rezoning
request with the following stipulations: 1) Execution of water/sewer agreement,
2) Acquisition of all easements, 3) Funds being provided to the city for costs
of infrastructure, and 4) Approval by the city of the site plan. Councilman
Baxter seconded the motion and it received affirmative votes from Councilmembers
Baxter, Crosby, Griffin and Myrick. Councilman Rawlings opposed.

Council
scheduled a budget workshop to be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 6:30pm at City
Hall.

Councilman
Myrick made a motion to adjourn to executive session for the discussion of real
estate. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed with six
affirmative votes.

At the
conclusion of the executive session, Councilman Crosby made a motion to return
to the general session and to execute the signed affidavit as required by the
Open Meetings Act. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed with
six affirmative votes.

Councilman
Myrick made a motion to pay the bills, Councilman Crosby seconded the motion and
it passed with six affirmative votes.

Being no
further business, Councilman Kerby made a motion to adjourn at 8:20pm.
Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative
votes.

Respectfully submitted, Diane Proudfoot, Asst. City Clerk

Mayor
Tipton and all councilmembers were present for the meeting.

Note: Section § 50-14-1 of
the Official Code of the State of Georgia Annotated requires that the minutes
shall, as a minimum, include a description of each motion or other proposal
made, and a record of all votes. These minutes meet the minimum requirements.
However, in an attempt to provide as much information as possible to the
citizens, the recording clerk has included additional background data and
discussion on the subjects presented to council. The statements of individuals
are not verbatim and may be summary in nature.